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Gannon University has established a new partnership with Phi Delta Kappa (PDK) International through its Educators Rising program, a national initiative designed to strengthen the pipeline into the teaching profession. The agreement creates a clear pathway for high school students to begin their journey into education while earning college credit toward teacher certification programs at 名媛直播. 

“Educators Rising students enter college with real teaching experience,” said Jeanie Lee, chief executive officer of PDK International’s Educators Rising. “This partnership recognizes that experience by translating proven competencies into college credit, saving students time, reducing costs and removing barriers on the path to becoming a credentialed educator. It’s a meaningful step toward building a stronger, more accessible pipeline into the teaching profession.” 

“At Gannon University, we see preparing teachers as a long-term investment in our community,” said Kyle LaPaglia, Ed.D., director of Gannon University’s School of Education. “It is not just about getting candidates certified; it is about developing strong, confident educators who are ready to make an impact on day one. Just as important, we want to keep that talent here in the Erie region. By building meaningful partnerships with local schools and Educators Rising, we are strengthening the educator pipeline and helping ensure our schools are staffed with high-quality teachers committed to this community.” 

As part of the agreement, students may earn up to nine credits for introductory education coursework by completing Educators Rising microcredentials aligned with Gannon University’s curriculum or by meeting benchmark scores on approved assessments. These credits can be applied across multiple education programs, including elementary education, special education and a variety of secondary certification areas such as English, mathematics, biology and social studies. The competency-based model emphasizes practical teaching skills, including lesson planning, formative assessment, collaboration and effective classroom leadership — all critical for success in today’s classrooms.